Grown Between Worlds

Forouz Salari and Miranda Ramnarayan•grownbetweenworlds.com

Grown Between Worlds is a podcast exploring the lived experiences of adult children of immigrants and their partners. Hosted by therapist and consultant Forouz Salari (she/her) and geographer Miranda Ramnarayan (she/her), the show features reflective conversations about identity, migration, belonging, family expectations, diaspora life, and intercultural relationships. We also explore themes of queerness, neurodivergence, disability, and navigating love across cultures, ethnicities, faiths and generations. Guests share stories, insights, and community-rooted wisdom about what it means to live between cultures and identities. Community Guidelines: We are committed to respectful, anti-oppressive dialogue. Hate speech, harassment, or dehumanizing rhetoric will not be tolerated. Disclaimer: This channel shares stories and educational conversations and does not provide therapy or professional advice. Visit our Website to Join our Newsletter, Share your Feedback, Apply to be a Guest, or Inquire about Collaboration opportunities: https://grownbetweenworlds.com/ Learn more about Forouz Salari: https://www.forouzsalaritherapy.ca/ Learn more about Miranda Ramnarayan: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/eb40ec43d2314486a3607066060ca03d © Grown Between Worlds Podcast - Forouz Salari and Miranda Ramnarayan

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Embracing Queer Arab Identity post 9-11

Rayan Anton (he/him) , a queer and trans Palestinian, reflects on growing up as the child of immigrants while navigating identity, belonging, and life in a new country. He speaks about queerness, cultural inheritance, grief, and the weight of returning to a homeland shaped by distance and loss. This episode is a powerful conversation about self-definition, fluid identity, and making space for all the parts of who you are. Episode hosted and recorded by Forouz Salari (she/her) in Jan. 2026 - edit...

Apr 29, 2026•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Who Gets to Belong? Cultural Negotiations in the Diaspora

Nikoo (Nikki) Sedaghat (she/her) reflects on growing up as the child of first-generation Iranian immigrants and the layered experience of identity, belonging and cultural heritage. She shares what it means to move between cultures, navigate Islamophobia, and carry the protective habits shaped by expectation, pressure, and the need to fit in. The conversation also touches on body image, beauty standards, connection to land, and changing ideas of success within immigrant communities. It’s a though...

Apr 22, 2026•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 2

What Does It Mean to Grow Between Worlds? The Identities We Inherit & Choose

In this opening episode, Forouz Salari (she/her) and Miranda Ramnarayan (she/her) reflect on identity, belonging, and their experiences as first- and second-generation immigrants. Through personal stories, they explore cultural negotiation, inherited expectations, and the influences that have shaped their lives. They also share why they created Grown Between Worlds : to hold space for thoughtful, honest conversations that honour the complexity of immigrant experiences and amplify voices too ofte...

Apr 15, 2026•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Grown Between Worlds - Season 1 Trailer

Ever felt caught between cultures or worlds? You're not alone! This podcast is for anyone navigating the immigrant experience. Introducing "Grown Between Worlds" - a podcast that dives deep into the stories of adult children of immigrants (people who immigrated as kids / teens, or were born into immigrant families after settlement) and their partners. We talk about the complexities of identity, belonging, and the often unseen struggles that come with living between worlds. This isn't just about ...

Mar 19, 2026•6 min

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